Welcome to Compass09!
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An opportunity to exchange knowledge
…and for Compass to learn also.
An opportunity to showcase the work that is being
led by Irish organisations in the use of information
management and geographic technologies.
An expression of our interest in working with both
existing and new client organisations.
Agenda Overview for Compass09
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Applications strand – with a number of themes
Technologies strand – with selected technology
partners but maintaining our independence
Opportunity to switch between strands
Discussion greatly encouraged
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Exhibits – opportunity for additional discussion
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Presentations reflect our core application
areas…
:: Natural & Water Resources Management
:: Land & Asset Management Information Systems
:: Urban, Regional, Socio-economic, and Transport
Planning
:: Local & Central Government Information Systems
And reflect our core services..
:: GIS & Data Services
Data conversion, data supply
 Database design and management
 Spatial analysis
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:: Systems Development
Web mapping & multimedia solutions, web design
 Software & data systems development
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:: Ecology & Planning Services
Operation of the National Biodiversity Data Centre
 Field studies supported by spatial ICT solutions
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:: Earth Observation & Survey
GPS/GNSS field surveys
 Spatial video for asset management
 LIDAR and imagery surveys
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And reflect a geomatics workflow..
Geomatics
Workflow
Why Utilise Geomatics…
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Methods for effective information sharing –
making data available in a form that is
accessible, interpretable, updateable.
Provides data in a form that facilitates
integration with other data, and analysis
and scenario modelling.
Provides tools for efficient and accurate
data creation and capture at a reasonable
cost.
Develops skills to utilise, maintain and
support these functions and systems.
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Applications strand
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Information sharing and reporting solutions in Planning
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Land Asset Survey & Information Systems
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Land & Asset Survey Solutions
The Green Belt Forestry Survey & Mapping System
Advances in asset inventory using LIDAR and other methods
Data analysis and modelling in Neighbourhood & Regional Planning
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WaterMaps – the River Basin Management Plans mapping system
The Local Authority Self Service Pre-Planning System
BiodiversityIreland.ie species mapping system
Unregulated Landfill & Extractive Facilities Risk Assessment
Local services accessibility modelling for better local planning
Journey time modelling for the Dublin area
Data analysis and modelling in Environmental Regulation & Management
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The Compass hydrology GIS toolkit & its applications
Assimilative Capacity Modelling for Wastewater Discharge Licensing
PRISM.ie marine forecasting system – integrated modelling & Web mapping
Spatial Data Analysis for National Flood Estimation & Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment
Common threads
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High functionality systems now delivered on the Web.
Geomatics is now mainstream IT and elements of mainstream
IT such as reporting systems integrate with WebGIS.
Datasets are fundamental to all systems.
Real improvements made in available datasets and databases.
Geomatics-based systems are providing solid evidence based
systems for consultation, analysis, and planning.
Operating the National Biodiversity Data Centre
on behalf of the Heritage Council
The hub of
biodiversity
data for
Ireland
INSPIRE Master Classes
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Classes are just one element
in our INSPIRE related work
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Strategic support
Training - including the
Master Classes
Information Asset Registers
design & creation
Web Portal development for
data discovery & delivery
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Technologies strand
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Cadcorp GIS - Session 1 – Desktop GIS productivity
Crossover opportunity between strands
10.20-11.10 GPS Solutions for Mobile GIS
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11.30-12.30 ERDAS Imagery & Data Delivery Solutions
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1.30-2.00
2.00-2.30
Behind the scenes of ESRI ArcGIS Server
Open Source Software Options for INSPIRE
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2.45-3.30
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3.30-4.15
Cadcorp GIS - Session 2 - WebGIS and Interoperability
Crossover opportunity between strands
GPS Solutions for Mobile GIS – Repeat
Crossover to closing remarks
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9.50-10.20
Making technology choices in our clients interest…
Win a Mobile GIS / GPS
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Magellan MobileMapper6
to be won!
Post-processing to
submetre accuracy
Complete the feedback
form and place in the box
at reception by end of the
day.
Winner announced at
reception.